2) All parties agree that the effort to find an agreement should continue in the autumn coastal state consultations process.

3) All parties agree on the need to respect scientific advice.

Joint statement by European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Maria Damanaki and Norwegian Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs Lisbeth Berg-Hansen: "We are extremely disappointed at the inconclusive outcome of today's Ministerial meeting on mackerel management. We will continue working closely together on this key issue, by all necessary means."